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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1962

Page

6

Truck Driver Held In Cage Scandals

A 38 year old New York trucker Jack Israel is held on $1000 bail in a Wake County point fixing case. Indicted with nine others, he allegedly conspired to bribe NC State players to shave points in the February 13 1960 Maryland game. Three defendants have already been convicted.

NEW York Jack Jake) Israel Israel North Carolina Wake County N.C Grand Paul Walker Employe Dal Stan Niewierowski Don Gallagher North Carolina State Maryland

Judges Pick Up Cage Play Tonight In Snow

Handley and James Wood lead the Northwestern District with games rescheduled after snow. Handley hosts John Mosby Academy with Jayvees starting at 6 30 while James Wood travels to Warren County to make up a postponed game. The Judges will replay George Mason February 13. Handley remains undefeated in league play.

Handley James Wood Coleaders John Mosby Academy Jayvees Warren County George Mason

Phila Phillies Hold Off Reds After Rough 22-Game Spree

The Philadelphia Phillies show persistence as they face the Cincinnati Reds after a brutal stretch of 19 losses in 22 games against the NL champions last season. The passage hints at lingering rivalry without detailing a specific game result.

Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Phils

Unbeaten Ridan Favored in 27th Hibiscus Stakes

Miami AP It’s Mrs Moody Jolley’s unbeaten Ridan facing nine rivals in the six furlong Hibiscus Stakes at Hialeah Park Ridan has won seven straight starts and is likely 2 to 5 or less with Bill Hartack to ride if cleared Mighty Fennec and Sunrise County are top challengers with Sam Boulmetis and John Sellers riding respectively.

Miami Fla Bill Hartack Aidan Hartack Ethel Haffa Townsend B. Martin Sunrise County Victor Aqueduct the Seashore Sam Boulmetis John Sellers

Crown Blue Dominates Shenandoah Handicap League Action

Floyd Jenkins posts a 607 series as Crown Blue beats Russell's Roofing 2711 to 2621 in Shenandoah Handicap. Frank Myers opens with 255 and finishes 551. Renners Brothers top Raiders 4-0 with Jim Renner 219 and 532. Crown Red swept by Renner Plumbers 92 sticks. Lions and Crown Green split. In Apple Capit League, Stickley Ford shocks Ellis Shopping Center 3-1 as Jenkins leads with 607 on 212 210 185. Elms upset Sunoco 3-1 2428-2365 led by Barker and Garrison. rest of the night features mixed results across multiple lanes and teams.

Northside Russell Frank Myers Renners Raiders Jim Renner Jerry Goodman Renner Crown Red Tiny Jackson Hugh Campbell Crown Green Lions Berryville Gene Dunn Virg Stackman R. E. Stickley Ford Ellis Shopping Center Floyd Jenkins Robert Brill Ellis Jenkins Elms Sunoco Red Barker Norman Garrison Dick Samiec

Frankie Ryff Falls Eight Floors in New York Construction

Frankie Ryff, a former lightweight title contender, remains in critical condition after an eight floor fall at a Rockefeller Center construction site at 51st Street and Avenue of the Americas. He was 28 and had been training for a third comeback when the accident occurred.

New York Frankie Ryff Ryff 51St Street Avenue of the Americas Sixth Avenue Rockefeller Center

Oregon State Edges Idaho as Scores Roll In

Oregon State defeated Idaho 74 to 59 and Seattle beat Pepperdine 83 to 66. Oregon topped Washington State 91 to 81 in overtime.

THE Associated Press Oregon State Idaho Seattle Pepperdine Oregon Wash. State Pride of Northwest Beavers Washington State

Jazy Beats Beatty in Los Angeles Invitational Mile

France’s Michel Jazy and U S star Jim Beatty lead a star studded field at the Los Angeles Invitational indoor meet. Held in Los Angeles, the event features الأور Herbert Elliott’s 1500m silver, Ralph Boston in the broad jump, and top racers like Grelle Siebert San Romani Sullivan Williams Cawley Carper Budd in a night of elite distance and sprint action.

France Jazy, Beatty U.S Los Angeles Michel Jazy Uncle Sam Jim Beatty Jazy Herb Elliott Jim Grelle Jerry Siebert Archie San Romani Jr Tom Sullivan Villanova Alis Williams Arizona State University Rex Cawley University of Southern California

National Ski Jumping Championship Set For Fox River Grove

A field of about 160 skiers will enter the Norge Ski Club organized event in Fox River Grove near Chicago as the 57th tournament and first national championship since 28 years. John Balfanz, 21, Minneapolis truck driver, is favored after a 317 foot American record jump at Westby Wisconsin last Sunday and leads the U S team for Zakopane Poland flights February 18 to 25.

Fox River Grove Norge Ski Club John Balfanz Minneapolis Balfanz Westby Wis U. S Zakopane Poland

Virginia Commission changes fishing rules at lakes and ponds

Notice from the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries in Richmond Virginia reports amendments to Regulation 49 governing lakes and ponds. Prohibitions include gasoline motors except for commission employees on official duty and seining for minnows. Fishing hours are sunrise to sunset with statewide open seasons creel limits and sizes unless posted otherwise at entrances. Beverly W Stras Jr chairman.

Code of Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Richmond Virginia North Second Street Commission

Hermitage Star Fred McCracken Killed in Crash

Richmon d AP Hermitage High School senior Fred McCracken a leading Group I A basketball scorer was killed in a one vehicle crash on Woodman Road near Richmond He was 17 and died at Richmond Memorial Hospital Masons car lost control on icy roads and McCracken was believed to be partially ejected from the wreck He had just returned from a game in Hopewell where Hermitage won and he had scored 19 points.

Richmond Fred McCracken Hermitage Richmond Memorial Hospital Henrico County McCracken Phil Mason Woodman Road E. H. Mullins Mullins Hermitage High Hopewel Hopewell

Tiger and Fernandez Ready for Miami Beach Middleweight Showdown

Dick Tiger a slight favorite over Felix Fernandez in a 10 round middleweight bout at Miami Beach Convention Hall. Tiger, 43 of 57 with 13 KOs, seeks another title shot as Fernandez, Cuba born and Cuba rated top challenger by NBA, bets on knockouts. bout televised ABC at 10 p.m. EST.

Miami Beach Fla Dick Tiger Nigeria Florentino Fernandez Tiger Jimmy August Hogan Kid Bassey Fernandez Santiago Cuba Rocky Klingo Kalingo New York Billy Pickett Gene Fullmer NBA Fullmer Teddy Brenner Madison Square Garden Brenner Terry Downes Paul Pender Downes Pender Ring Magazine Convention Hall ABC

Saban Optimistic About Bills Future After Hiring

Lou Saban, named head coach of the Buffalo Bills, expresses optimism about the club's future. He cites a fine nucleus and aims to improve players and rookies, after succeeding Garrard Ramsey. Saban, 39, signed a one year contract for about $20,000.

Buffalo N.Y Lou Saban Buffalo Bills Saban Garrard Buster) Ramsey AFL Boston Patriots

New Jersey Approves One Day Deer Season

The New Jersey State Fish and Game Council voted 6 to 4 to approve a special one day deer season on January 31. Eligibility is limited to hunters who did not bag a deer during the 1961 season.

Trenton N. J State Fish and Game Council New Jersey

Minghini Leads Va cents To Three In Duckpin Relay

Minghini starred for Virginia Gentlemen with a 1772 series on Health Center Lanes winning three from Quick Amusement Co while Vir ginia Gentleman rolled 563 613 and 596 in games. Sam McCall Joe Zimmerman and Artie Kiracore led other high scores as teams posted wins across the league.

Charles Nee Virginia Gentleman Quick Amusement Co Minghini Joe Zimmerman Sam McCall Artie Kiracore Quick Mac Hyde Eugene Easter Doug Chaney Ray Malone Don Pless Winchester Esso Bell Clothes Stores Sam Shendon Eugene Funkhouser Harry Shendon Bill Keyton New Hiway Market Royal Cab Buddy Hansucker C. B. Shickle Frances Dodson Becky Cornwell Champ Sanitary Dairy Omps Funeral Home Bill Jones Doug Conner Charles Swartz Jackie Cleveland Omps

Frick urges snappy plays to curb football surge

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick says he is not alarmed by football's rising popularity but urges faster paced play, fewer delays, more home runs and stolen bases. An AP poll shows a near split on football replacing baseball as the nation's pastime, with attendance rising in both major leagues and new teams anticipated.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York (Ap Ford Frick Rules Committee America Frick American Football League

Giants Fall Short In Stealing Sabotaged Year

The Giants were nabbed 54 times last season while stealing 79 bases, second in the National League. Los Angeles led with 86 steals as the league raced on.

San Francisco Giants Los Angeles

Warriors Lakers Win in Douglas Midget League

The Warriors beat the Celtics 20 to 19 in the opening game of the Douglas Midget Basketball League. Dixon led Warriors with four field goals, Brisco and Connley added, while Willison topped Celtics with four. The Lakers defeated the Royals 13 to 10, holding a 7 to 3 halftime edge as Johnson scored four and Long led Royals with two.

Warriors Celtics Lakers Royals Douglas Dixon Brisco Connley Willison Johnson Long

College football rules tweaked to curb injuries

The NCAA rules committee kept the substitution rule, rejected three wild cards, and moved to stricter enforcement of piling on after tackles. A new dead ball touch on kick at the opponent's 10 will end play, and penalties for illegal shifts and for kicking a held ball were adjusted. High school rules require the home team to change jerseys to contrast, reversing the prior college rule.

Miami Beach Fla Ncaa Rules Committee

Ohio State Seeks 13th Straight as Gophers Host Buckeyes

Ohio State undefeated with 12 straight wins led by stars Jerry Lucas John Havlicek and Mel Nowell. The Buckeyes play Minnesota at Williams Arena with 20 000 expected in attendance as other ranked teams such as Duquesne Bowling Green Bradley Mississippi State Utah Colorado State Utah State Pitt and Oregon State also vie for wins across major conferences.

Jim Hackleman Associated Press Williams Arena Minneapolis Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Buckeyes Fred Taylor Bucks Jerry Lucas John Havlicek Mel Nowell Lucas Cincinnati Lucas and Company Duquesne St. Vincent Pittsburgh Dukes Bowling Green Marshall Bradley Missouri Valley Wichita Braves Wheatshockers Mississippi State Mississippi Utah Brigham Young Colorado State University New Mexico Utah State Montana CSU West Virginia Pitt Cornell Columbia Yale Villanova Penn Middle Tennessee Western Kentucky Murray Morehead State Washington Stanford

Fight Results Highlight Diverse Boxing Outcomes

Honolulu match saw Bobo Olson outpoint Dixon as 10 rounds. Los Angeles bout had Orlando de La Fuente best Al Grant over eight. Detriot’s Dietz stopped Joey White in two, and Worcester’s Carney halted Arsenault in two. Mack stopped Panuzzi in Rome, Rinaldi defeated Moraes on points in ten.

Associated Press Honolulu Bobo Olson Portland Ore Artie Dixon Los Angeles Orlando de la Fuente al Grant Totowa N.J Ducky Dietz Detrot Joey White New York Worcester Mass Larry Carney Lowell Joe Arsenault Lynn Rome Freddie Mack Ottavio Panunzi Giulio Rinaldi Italy Renato Moraes Brazil

Bobsled Teams Competing for Championship

The two man bobsled world championships open in Garmisch Partenkirchen with crews from ten nations racing on the Olympic course. Germany Australia and Italy are favorites in a two day event featuring Lloyd Johnson 46 and Gary Sheffield 25 as the oldest and youngest U S entrants among ten nations including Canada Britain Belgium Switzerland Romania and Sweden.

Garmisch - Partenkirchen Germany Lloyd Johnson Madison Wis Gary Sheffield Lake Placid N.Y Canada Britain Belgium Switzerland

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